Santiago Atitlán

Called “the house of birds” in the Tzutujil Mayan language, Santiago is known for its wide variety of birds that can be found singing in the trees and embodied into the traditional clothes women use and weave by hand.

Santiago is also famous for its artistic wood carvings. The surrounding landscape is known for its large coffee plantations. The people of Santiago Atitlán have much to offer, with their rich history and culture. They are one of the largest indigenous cultures within Central America. Santiago Atitlán also has one of the oldest Catholic churches in the country. It is also home to the holy Maximón, to which people come to visit from different places, bringing him gifts in gratitude for the miracles he performs.